Green Fitchburg

Sustainable Fitchburg Online Map

Sustainability is more than energy efficiency and water conservation. The Sustainable Fitchburg helps us understand what sustainability means and why it’s important. Viewers will see that this map includes environmental, economic, and social components.

Sustainable Fitchburg Map

100% Renewable Energy - is it for Fitchburg?

The City of Fitchburg Resolution to Address Global Climate Change through Clean Energy (R-26-19) was introduced to Common Council on January 22, 2019. The resolution allows the City to develop an Energy and Water Plan that includes a resiliency/sustainability and adaptation plan to deal with anticipated climate changes. It is an extension of the City's commitment in 2008 to use 25% of our municipal energy from renewable sources by 2025 through the State of Wisconsin's 25x25 Energy Independent Community Pledge.

The 100% Renewable Energy Resolution would be a strong step toward action by setting ambitious, achievable targets for energy use reduction and renewable energy generation for city operations and the community as a whole.

Resource Conservation Commission

The RCC recommends policy, enforcement, and informational programs to promote the preservation and improvement of the environment. The RCC has made recommendations for meeting the Kyoto Protocol, and has suggestions for how individuals can reduce their carbon footprint. The RCC has a Community Outreach Subcommittee that plans educational programs for Fitchburg residents and businesses. Videos of RCC Outreach events are available in the “Other City Meetings and Events” section of the FACTv Streaming Media Archive.

For more information regarding sustainability initiatives in the City of Fitchburg, please contact Ellen Geisler (ellen.geisler@fitchburgwi.gov), Sustainability Specialist at 608-270-4274